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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

FUT Champions Podcast

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Weekly discussion and debate on FIFA eSports and FUT Champions hosted by FIFA Interactive World Cup commentators Brandon Smith & Richard Buckley. The duo are joined by regular panelist Colin Johnson, manager of AS Roma eSports, and a very special Top 100 Pro Player guest. FUT Champions Podcast is a FUT Weekly production.

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FUT Champions Podcast

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E16: The Competitive Catch Up

7 years ago

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The team (including colin) join up again to discuss the last and next few weeks of the competitive FIFA scene; they reflect on the Gfinity Elite Series, the recent FeWC Qualifiers, Competitive FIFA Tournament Formats and even go as far as predicting this weekends ESWC potential winners.

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E15: Rafsou on Mental Struggle of being Pro

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We are joined by French and Olympique Lyon Star Rafsou. Rafsou describes the struggles mentally of being a FIFA pro and having pressure and stress put on yourself to perform to the highest level, he also speaks about his year in FIFA 17 and his successes in the French E League + much more only... Continue Reading →…

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E14: Damie on Manchester Announcement

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What a show we have for you! As we’re joined by one of the best FIFA players in Poland, Damian ‘Damie’ Augustyniak. As we talk about all his success so far this year, with FUT Champions Cup appearances at Barcelona & the upcoming event in Manchester. We also talk to him after about how he... Continue Reading →…

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E13: Roma’s New Signing

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We’re back as a full podcast team with Colin returning once again! We talk everything GFINITY, approaching their Elite Series / Season 3. Also we’re joined by AS ROMA’s newest recruit in Conran Tobin ‘Rannerz’ who was recently drafted their FIFA Team as part of the Gfinity Elite Series which kicks off on the 9th... Continue Reading →…

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E12: MattHDGamer

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We are joined by one of the most followed FIFA content creators – MATTHDGAMER! A FUT community legend, who has over 2 MILLION Subscribers on his much loved Channel. Hosts Brandon & Richard ask Matt all about his love for the game, both in the competitive scene & as a casual player in FUT.

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E11: The Tale of TimoX

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We are joined by VFL Wolfsburg FIFA Pro Timox! A top german pro who has competed at a number of high level events over the last few years, including Barcelona! Find out what life’s really like as a Pro Player his daily training schedule and how Gfinity played a big part in his eSports career!

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E10: ChuBoi on eSports Scene

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We’re deligthed to be joined by Twitch Streamer, FIFA Host/Commentator & ex EA Community Manager – ChuBoi! On the podcast this week we discuss the first weekend of the February Qualifying Month, the recent patch, ESports in the future & life at the FNATIC HQ with Roma FIFA team.

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Barca Special: DhTekKz “Meyler could have stopped me qualifying”

7 years ago

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In this special we collab with the FUT Weekly Pod: Brandon joins FUT Weekly Ben to ask the tournaments underdog winner, DhTekKz: how did he do it? How has life changed? David Meyler’s role? Plus: the tournament overall with (TekKz’s Coach) Roma Poacher + his manager Colin Johnson.

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E08: NY Red Bulls Mike LaBelle on Champs Format

7 years ago

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This week we’re joined by New York Red Bull’s FIFA Pro Mike LaBelle as we talk.. – The Brand NEW #eMLS – Mike’s FIFA eSports format issues – Life as a Pro FIFA Player – ESports FIFA from 2010-18!

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E07: ‘Best in the World’ Kurt0411 on TOTY & Gfinity

7 years ago